Rabies Advisory for Gjoa Haven Residents
Press Release
January 6, 2016 Gjoa Haven, NU
The Department of Health is advising Gjoa Haven residents that a fox has tested positive for rabies.
Dogs, foxes, and wolves can transmit rabies to people. If you have been bitten or scratched by a fox, a wolf or another animal, please go to the health centre and report the incident immediately. Treatment must be started quickly.
If you see a fox or wolf wandering around the community, or if your dog has had contact with a fox or wolf call the hamlet office immediately at 867-360-7141 or the regional environmental health officer at 867-983-5259.
Rabies vaccinations (shots) for your dog are available from the lay vaccinator.
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Media Contact:
Irma Arkus
Manager, Communications and Public Relations
Department of Health
867-975-5762
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